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Shrew runs in through crack (6)

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I believe the answer is:

virago

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This might be a double definition.

'shrew' is the first definition.
(virago is a kind of shrew)

'runs in through crack' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I cannot understand how one could define the other.

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(Other definitions for virago that I've seen before include "Loudly fierce or abusive woman" , "A tough abusive woman" , "domineering female" , "Shrew - ill-tempered woman" , "Scold" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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